The observations concerning reproduction and young development in captive giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) at Warsaw ZOO

The observations concerning reproduction and young development in captive giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) at Warsaw ZOO The reproductive behaviour in group of three adult giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) and born specimens behavioural ontogeny were observed at Warsaw ZOO during 2002–2005 period. The whole reproductive behaviour was described from estrus to parturition as similar to data of the wild giraffe. Behaviour of two calves was observed for 133 hours from early post birth period up to one year of age. The sequences of changes in young giraffe behaviour to great degree resembled the other data. from the literature. However, the abnormal stereotyped behaviour was observed in two-days calves. The possible origin of this behaviour in young giraffe was shortly discussed.